Official: Roma appoint Galantic as new CEO
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AS Roma have officially appointed Galantic as the club's new Chief Executive Officer in a structural leadership change.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma have officially announced that they have appointed John Galantic as the club’s new CEO, two years after the departure of Lina Souloukou .
Official: Roma appoint a new CEO “Today we are very proud to announce John Galantic as Chief Executive Officer of AS Roma,” read a statement on the club website.
“John has led several global companies at the highest level, most recently in Italy. He knows Italian sport and business, having served on the boards of AS Roma and Ferrari.
“As an American-Swiss national of Italian origin — he is a lifelong Romanista. John loves and understands this city, its fans and what this club means to them.
“We firmly believe he is the right man to lead this club into its second century. His appointment comes in a season of new beginnings. We return to the Champions League — earned through sacrifice on the pitch, and impossible without the loyalty of the greatest supporters in football, and on July 22, we began the celebration of Roma’s Centennial.
“Please join us in welcoming John to the club. FORZA ROMA!”
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Fans show thier support by displaying flags prior to the Serie A match against SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on November 30, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Galantic is an American-born executive who grew up in Boston and graduated with a degree from the Harvard Business School.
He has held roles with Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline and Coty Beauty, and served as an executive with Chanel for 16 years. Since 2023, Galantic has also been on the board of directors with Ferrari and Bacardi Limited.
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What happened
AS Roma have confirmed the appointment of Galantic as their new CEO, marking a significant change in the club's executive leadership structure. The move is part of the club's ongoing corporate restructuring under the Friedkin ownership. Galantic brings experience to the role and will be responsible for overseeing the club's sporting and commercial operations. The appointment signals continued investment in the club's long-term strategic direction.
Chance analysis
Executive-level appointments at major European clubs rarely have immediate on-pitch impact but can influence squad-building strategy, transfer budget allocation, and commercial direction. For a club like Roma, which has undergone significant restructuring since the Friedkin takeover, CEO leadership stability is relevant to their Serie A and European ambitions. The change is structural rather than tactical, so match prediction models should not be immediately affected, but long-term Roma planning may shift.
New executive leadership at Roma may reshape the club's commercial and sporting strategy but will not immediately affect match-day performance.
Monitor Roma's transfer activity and wage structure for signs of new CEO-driven strategy in upcoming windows.